Bookkeeping & Business Services and Support

Who are DS Business Support?

With over three decades of excellence in business support services, we're more than just your bookkeeper – we're your trusted financial partner. As a family-run consultancy, we combine award-winning expertise with personalised care that larger firms simply can't match.

Our commitment to excellence hasn't gone unnoticed either. Bookkeeping Service of the Year 2022 | Business Support Services 2023 - South West | Xero Silver Partner & Certified Advisor.

​What sets us apart is our 30+ years of industry expertise. Comprehensive online systems integration and flexible consultation options (in-person, phone, or Zoom) | Dedicated UK-wide support | Family-run values with corporate-level capability.

We understand that choosing a business support partner is a crucial decision. That's why we offer the perfect blend of professional expertise and personal attention, ensuring your business receives the care and support it deserves.

Our Services

Accounting

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Business

Real Stories. Real Results.

Trusted by businesses like yours

  • "Lifesaver! Marykate was able to help me submit our accounts within a week of our deadline, super helpful and friendly too! Highly recommend.”

    Lauren Murphy

  • “A truly fantastic support to our business. Marykate and the team handle our full bookkeeping and accounts including our payroll, completely alleviating the stress our side of our business! 100% recommend.”

    Natalie Johnson

  • “I've recently started my own business and was unsure of the process and details involved which came with this, especially with employing individuals and paying CIS and taxes. DS business support was recommended to me by my accountant and I can safely say I would of struggled massively without there help, always easily contactable, very professional and. very good at there jobs. I would highly recommend.”

    Andy Cuff

  • “I started my business, TST Recruitment last year and DS Business Support came highly recommended. Marykate didn't disappoint. She helped me with all aspects of my business and supports me still. Saving me time and ultimately, saving me money. Highly recommend, absolutely.”

  • “Since starting to work with Marykate we have felt much more in control of our accounts, more confident in what we are recording, how we are doing this and also understanding the rules and regulations. As a new business in our first year, this has been invaluable as with previous accountants /bookkeepers we used it had felt very vague and unclear.  Marykate has taken the time to explain things, supported on setting up Xero, sorting out our payroll process, and has always been on hand to answer our many questions. I highly recommend Marykate”

  • “I had been persuaded by my new Accountant to get involved with Marykate, the owner of DS Business Support, and I am absolutely delighted that I did. The task of changing my 36 year old system from manual paperwork to online accounts seemed incredibly daunting and stressful, but Marykate handled the changeover quickly, carefully and professionally, talking me through as we progressed. Although I am still in the very early stages of online accounts, I can see the benefits long term. It will be hard to let go the reins and allow someone else to deal with the bookkeeping but I understand the benefits. I can wholeheartedly recommend DS Business Support, and will not hesitate to recommend Marykate to any of my colleagues, or friends, in the future. I wish them all the success moving forward”

  • "My husband engaged the services of DS Business Support approximately 3 years ago as he was struggling to keep on top of the paperwork involved in his business as a self employed tradesman. Under the guidance, perseverance and support of Marykate it quickly became apparent that this was breath of fresh air in the 36 years which my husband had been trading. In the relatively short period that DS Business Support has been working with us it has freed up more time for my husband to spend time with his family. We are immensely grateful to Marykate for her continued support and as we approach our 40th trading year we look forward to our future business relationship. We cannot recommend DS Business Support highly enough for anyone that wants to take the paperwork stress of running a business away from them."

    Wendy Griffin

  • "DS Bookkeeping are professional, efficient and treat me as a person not just another sole trader on their books. I was a bit apprehensive about dealing with someone online plus I hadn't used a digital tax system before. But I trusted the fellow tradesman who recommended them and am happy that I did. They helped me set up everything, respond quickly and let me get on with looking after my customers rather than worrying about my accounts. Highly recommended."

    Bernard Elgar

  • "Been working with DS Business Support for a while now & they could not make my life any easier! They take away all the stresses & pressures of bookkeeping & give me more time to focus on my business. Thanks DS highly recommend."

    Amor Lashes UK Ltd

  • "DS bookkeeping was suggested to me after a bad experience with another much larger accountancy firm, and I can not recommend them highly enough - they have been instrumental at helping me manage my accounting like never before - very professional, you can ring and talk to someone when needing help and DS Bookkeeping is always happy to help. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting bookkeeping / accounting and many more services being offered."

    Adam Cavanagh

  • "DS Biz Support have massively simplified the finance and bookkeeping at our company. I essentially rarely ever have to devote time or thought to keeping the accounts in check which was exactly what i needed from them. Friendly, diligent and easy to work with."

    Dom Clarke

  • "Been using DS bookkeeping for a few years now and cannot recommend Marykate and her team enough! Nothing is too much trouble and bend over backwards to resolve any issues. Highly recommended from me!!!! Thank you team."

    Dream Bites

  • "Professional and gets the job done. Couldn't be happier!"

    Ori Marash

  • "As our business is growing, Marykate has been really helpful in supporting our bookkeeping and transitioning it all to Xero. I look forward to continuing working with DS Business."

    Casa Maintenance 

  • "DS Business Support have been in charge of my book keeping and other business needs for nearly 2 years now. They helped me set up and register my business and everything else that goes with it. No job is too small for any member of the team. Queries are answered extremely quickly and if any urgent help is required they are on hand to speak over the phone. I cannot recommend them enough!"

    Brunel Communications 

  • "I have been working with DS Business Support now for a few years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. As a freelancer with limited time on my hands I know I can be stress free when it comes to my accounts and expenses! :)"

    Miss Hunt

  • "Marykate has been helping us with our bookkeeping and payroll and supporting us as our business grows! We aren't particularly knowledgeable in business and the team as proved to be invaluable to the success of our young business - high recommend 10/10."

    Jessie Edgar

  • "DS Business Support's expertise in payroll management has been a game-changer for us. Their proactive approach and use of BrightPay have streamlined our processes and given us peace of mind."

    Growing tech startup

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